Health Tips

Our traditional practices are an important connection and contribution to our social well-being as well as physical, mental and spiritual health. 

The Moderna vaccine requires two doses. Some people will experience mild side effects.

One of the biggest challenges with disabilities, especially those considered invisible, like Autism Spectrum Disorder - is a lack of understanding.

lyiyimiichim is healthy... but lead is not!

The Paayikutaaniu Activity Book is a collection of fun activities for all ages. The aim is to entertain and educate.

Fostering is challenging work, but offers foster parents a meaningful and rewarding experience.

Depression is an extreme sadness/despair that lasts for weeks, months even years. It is profound pain that cannot be seen physically.

These guidelines provide recommendations and tips to gather and visit safely during Phases 2, 3 and 4 of Eeyou Istchee’s Pandemic Plan.

The COVID-19 virus can survive outside the body on objects and surfaces but it is easily destroyed by soap and water or disinfectant

Give these instructions to a family member or friend helping with daily activities - eating, using the bathroom, walking, changing chairs, etc.

Instructions on 2 options for self-isolation for people who travelled outside Eeyou Istchee

Anxiety is a body's natural reaction to a threat or a perceived threat.

A mammogram machine takes X-ray images of different angles of your breast to screen for breast cancer.

The White Spruce is a large coniferous evergreen tree that can be found in Whapmagoostui and along the coast

Tobacco is used in hunting rituals, healing and sacred ceremonies in Eeyou/Eenou Istchee

The Tamarack has important medicinal uses.Its boughs, bark (and bare branches in fall and winter) can be used to make tea

Sweetgrass is one of our sacred medicines, symbolizing healing and peace

Sage is one of our sacred medicines growing in Eeyou Istchee and other regions

The Cedar tree has many practical and medicinal uses

The Balsam Fir has many practical and medicinal uses

Avoid problems at the airport and follow these guidelines when packing

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses (influenza A or B virus) that infect the nose, throat, and the lungs.